Industry Partner Training

CLIA Industry Partner Training


CLIA’s Global Cruise Lines, along with our Hotel and Destination partners will offer CLIA Certification elective credits for Individual Agents Members who complete their programs. Individual Agents Members that are enrolled in the Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC), Master Cruise Counsellor (MCC) or Elite Cruise Counsellor (ECC) programs, can earn elective credits by completing the programs listed. The Individual Agent Member will need to provide the Certificate for the completed training when they submit their Certification requirements. For questions about credits for these and other industry training programs; or CLIA’s Certifications, contact CLIA’s Professional Development Team at [email protected] or 202-292-4840.




Cruise Line Members


Travel agents earn 2 CLIA elective credits for attendance at Global Cruise Line Member product seminars for ACC and MCC certification. No maximum of credits.


  • AmaWaterways

    Course 1: AmaWaterways, Heart of the River | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Course 2: The Danube River with AmaWaterways | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Course 3: Group Business with AmaWaterways | 3 CLIA elective credits
    New: Course 4: The Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers | 3 CLIA elective credits
    amawaterways.com/agent-login

  • American Cruise Lines

    On-Demand Video Training - AdvisorCertification | 3 CLIA elective credits
    http://americancruiselines.com/travel-agents/acl-agent-registration

  • Avalon Waterways

    Avalon Waterways Specialist | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://agents.globusfamily.com/gfob-university

  • Azamara Cruises

    New: Azamara World Academy | 5 CLIA elective credits
    https://connect.azamara.com/

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    Loyalty Rocks: Learn and Earn Training
    Travel agents must complete all 30 courses to receive 13 credits
    Gold | 3 CLIA elective credits (10 courses)
    Platinum | 5 CLIA elective credits (10 courses)
    Diamond | 5 CLIA elective credits (10 courses)
    Sign into: goccl.com > Training > Learn and Earn

  • Costa Cruise Lines

    Costa Academy
    Be Ready Level | 3 CLIA elective credits
    booking.costaextra.com *Click on Academy once signed in

  • Celebrity Cruises

    Celebrity Learning Certification | 10 CLIA elective credits
    Celebrity Learning 2024 Recertification (US/CAN) | 5 CLIA elective credits
    http://www.cruisingpower.com/

  • Cunard Line

    Cunard Commodore | 10 CLIA elective credits
    https://book.princess.com/BookingSystem/lmsHome.page

  • Disney Cruise Line

    College of Disney Knowledge - Discovering Disney Cruise Line | 3 CLIA elective credits

    Travel agents must register on: www.disneytravelagents.com to gain access to Disney Cruise Basics.

  • Emerald Cruises

    Emerald Cruises Europe River Cruising | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Emerald Cruises South East Asia River Cruising | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Emerald Yacht Cruising | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Emerald Cruises Unique Selling Points | 3 CLIA elective credits
    agentacademy.litmos.com

  • Explora Journeys

    Milestone One: Foundations - Certificate of Achievement | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://explorajourneys.com/int/en/travel-advisors/login
    Click on Knowledge Suite for course. First of three Milestones.

  • Holland America Line

    Holland America Line Academy Core Courses | 10 CLIA elective credits
    101 The Holland America Line Difference; 102 Destinations & Itinerary Planning; 103 Selling Groups; 104 Secrets of Sales Success.

    Holland America Line Academy Specialist Courses | 3 CLIA elective credits for each course redeemed when the level is reached:
    Alaska and the Yukon; Panama Canal; Mediterranean; Grand Voyages; Northern Europe; Caribbean and Panama Canal; Asia; Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific; South America and Antarctica; Canada and New England; Mexico; Hawaii.
    www.halacademy.com

  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line

    Associate Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits - Must complete course and 2 electives
    Bachelor's Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits - Must complete 4 electives
    Master's Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits - Must complete 3 electives and 2 graduate courses
    Ph.D. Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits - Must complete 3 electives and 2 graduate courses + Sell five 7+ night cruises since completing the Master's Degree - Cruises must have sailed to earn credit
    www.ncluniversity.com

  • Oceania Cruises
    Oceania Cruises University

    Core Courses (13) | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Elective Courses (5) | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Graduate Course | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://oceania.gage.com/learn

  • PONANT

    PONANT Academy
    PONANT Academy Specialist | 5 CLIA elective credits
    ponantacademy.com

  • Princess Cruises

    Princess Commodore | 10 CLIA elective credits
    Princess Sales Expert | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Princess Alaska Expert | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Princess Commodore Refresher Courses for 2023-2024:
    1. Princess Cruise Fare Options | 3 CLIA elective credits
    2. Introducing Sun Princess and Star Princess | 3 CLIA elective credits
    3. What's New - Princess Cruises | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://book.princess.com/BookingSystem/lmsHome.do

  • Quark Expeditions

    Quark Expeditions Specialization Module: Ultramarine | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Quark Expeditions Essentials - Quark Expeditions Specialist | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://quarkexpeditionspolarpro.com/login

  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    RSSC University
    New: Associate Degree| 3 CLIA elective credits
    New: Bachelor's Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits
    New: Master's Degree | 3 CLIA elective credits
    www.rsscuniversity.com

  • Royal Caribbean International

    Royal Caribbean University
    RCU Campus Tour and Bachelor of Adventure | 8 total CLIA elective credits
    Must complete both programs to earn credits
    Master of Adventure/2023Final Exam | 8 CLIA elective credits beginning 01/01/2024
    CruisingPower.com

    • Training & Benefits
    • Training & Certification
    • Royal Caribbean Group
  • Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

    Agent Academy
    Scenic Eclipse | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Scenic Europe River Cruising | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Scenic and Unique Selling Points | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Scenic South East Asia River Cruising | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Scenic Group ExpressBook | 3 CLIA elective credits
    agentacademy.litmos.com/

  • Seabourn Cruises

    Seabourn Academy | 10 CLIA elective credits
    Seabourn Academy - Selling Seabourn's Ultra-Luxury Expedition Travel | 3 CLIA elective credits
    www.seabournacademy.com

  • Silversea Cruises

    Silversea Academy
    New: Silversea Classic Ocean Specialist Certification | 3 CLIA elective credits
    New: Silversea Expeditions Specialist Certification | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Note: If both Specialist Certifications are completed, a separate Silversea Ultra-Luxury Specialist Certificate will be awarded.
    A maximum of 6 total credits can be earned.
    http://silverseaacademy.com/

  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

    New: Uniworld University | 3 CLIA elective credits
    New: Uniworld University - New for 2025 | 3 CLIA elective credits

  • Windstar Cruises

    Star Specialist Program | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://advisorhub.windstarcruises.com/login

  • Virgin Voyages

    Seacademy
    Violet Tier One Specialist | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Scarlet Tier Two Specialist | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Silver Tier Three Specialist | 3 CLIA elective credits
    Gold Tier Four Specialist | 5 CLIA elective credits
    firstmates.com/fmdc/s/tools-and-guides



Hotels


  • AMResorts

    Master Agent Education Program| 5 CLIA elective credits
    https://amrewards.amragents.com/

  • Hilton Hotels and Resorts Worldwide

    Hilton Worldwide Agent Education
    Hilton Travel Professionals Program - must complete 6 modules to earn CLIA credits| 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://hiltoneducation.com/accounts/login/

  • Marriott International

    HotelExcellence! by Marriott Certificate | 10 CLIA elective credits
    New: 2023 HotelExcellence Continuing Education courses (3). Need to complete two courses to complete HotelExcellence requirements.
    Travel Advisor Incentive Program at All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy 3 | CLIA elective credits
    Sustainability and Social Impact at Marriott International 3 | CLIA elective credits
    Inclusive for All: Marriott's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 3 CLIA elective credits
    hotelexcellence.marriott.com/home

  • Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

    Travel Agent University - Wyndham Wise | 3 CLIA elective credits
    wyndhamwise.com



Destinations


  • Visit Fort Lauderdale

    The Lauderdale Specialist Program (Lauderdale Specialist) | 3 CLIA elective credits
    https://lauderdaleloyalist.com/main/training

  • Rocky Mountaineer
  • Tourisme/Montreal
  • U.S. Virgin Island - Department of Tourism
  • Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau


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